Payam Javan: Boeing faces escalating challenges as the recent deaths of two whistleblowers draw attention to ongoing concerns within the company.

Joshua Dean, a whistleblower for a Boeing supplier, passed away from pneumonia and a drug-resistant bacterial infection, following John Barnett’s apparent suicide. Barnett, set to testify against Boeing in a safety lawsuit, had raised alarm about safety shortcuts. Other whistleblowers, including Ed Pierson, former senior manager at Boeing, have accused the company of prioritizing profit over safety, prompting congressional scrutiny.

Despite denials of retaliation from Boeing, concerns persist about the treatment of whistleblowers. The latest developments underscore a deepening crisis for Boeing, with more whistleblowers expected to step forward, further challenging the company’s integrity and safety record.